Interesting thread. I would also like to remind Aliyah that most people over here just warned you to see how he was. I do not think this is only stereotype or prejudice of people against Islam or muslims, it rather is what we have heard and witnessed in the past. If your guy isnice then good for you.. but if it was for me I would also think about the impact it would have on my parents to see me convert. Maybe you have a different opinion and see it wi th a different perspective, but it would crush me to see my parents bear the pain. It might not be a big deal to you but the way they see it.. it would be a HUGE thing. Marrying into some other religion would be a big shock and converting?.. ooh that would be tough. But ppl are different maybe your parents are open minded too!